
Book
Looking for Smoke
K. A. Cobell
HarperCollins · Paperback · May 13, 2025
Reading lane: YA Crime Thrillers
A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke , author K.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Tense and Voice-Driven
A tense, voice-led read that lands well for lone reading or book-club talk.
Come here for
- YA crime-thriller energy
- Indigenous teen voice, front and center
Expect
- Fast, sustained narrative pull
- A book that invites conversation
Book Details
- Authors
- K. A. Cobell
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 13, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- YA Crime Thrillers · Activism & Social Justice
- Reading lane
- YA Crime Thrillers
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Publisher Categories
YA Crime & Law
YA Mysteries
US Stories for Teens
Native American YA
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Death & Grief for Teens
Friendship for Teens
Prejudice & Racism for Teens
Violence & Trauma
About This Book
A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke , author K. A. Cobell (Blackfeet) weaves loss, betrayal, and complex characters into a thriller that will illuminate, surprise, and engage readers until the final word. A must-pick for readers who enjoy books by Angeline Boulley and Karen McManus! When local girl Loren includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren’s missing sister, Mara thinks she’ll finally make some friends on the Bl...
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